Mars rover Curiosity passes first driving test
(CNN) -- The Mars rover Curiosity has completed its first drive, NASA scientists announced Wednesday, August 22nd, proving that it's capable of moving farther afield on the Red Planet.
(CNN) -- The Mars rover Curiosity has completed its first drive, NASA scientists announced Wednesday, August 22nd, proving that it's capable of moving farther afield on the Red Planet.
India to launch Mars orbiter in 2013
(CNN) -- With New Delhi's iconic Red Fort as a backdrop, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Wednesday, August 15th his country has set its sights on the Red Planet.
(CNN) -- With New Delhi's iconic Red Fort as a backdrop, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Wednesday, August 15th his country has set its sights on the Red Planet.
Obama to NASA: "If you make contact with martians, let me know"
(CNN) -- "Mohawk Guy," a Mars rover flight director, isn't just a social media sensation -- he made an impression on President Barack Obama, too.
(CNN) -- "Mohawk Guy," a Mars rover flight director, isn't just a social media sensation -- he made an impression on President Barack Obama, too.
Curiosity mast raised, images beneath Mars surface beamed back
(CNN) -- The Mars rover Curiosity successfully raised the mast that holds many of its instruments Wednesday, August 8th, giving controllers a view of the ground scorched by the rockets that deposited it on the surface.
(CNN) -- The Mars rover Curiosity successfully raised the mast that holds many of its instruments Wednesday, August 8th, giving controllers a view of the ground scorched by the rockets that deposited it on the surface.
Images of Mars landing show "exciting ride," NASA says
(CNN) -- Images beamed to Earth show NASA's rover Curiosity had an "exciting ride" when it landed on the Red Planet, the space agency said Tuesday, August 7th.
(CNN) -- Images beamed to Earth show NASA's rover Curiosity had an "exciting ride" when it landed on the Red Planet, the space agency said Tuesday, August 7th.
NASA's rover Curiosity lands on Mars
(CNN) -- NASA's $2.6 billion rover, Curiosity, carried out a challenging landing on Mars early Monday after traveling hundreds of millions of miles through space in order to explore the Red Planet.
(CNN) -- NASA's $2.6 billion rover, Curiosity, carried out a challenging landing on Mars early Monday after traveling hundreds of millions of miles through space in order to explore the Red Planet.
NASA gears up for Mars rover landing early Monday
(CNN) -- An hour before the Mars rover Curiosity is scheduled to make its dramatic touchdown on the surface of our neighboring planet, there must be peanuts.
(CNN) -- An hour before the Mars rover Curiosity is scheduled to make its dramatic touchdown on the surface of our neighboring planet, there must be peanuts.
Giant rover to make 'terrifying' landing on Mars
(CNN) -- No spacecraft has ever landed like this before and NASA admits it'll be a wild ride.
(CNN) -- No spacecraft has ever landed like this before and NASA admits it'll be a wild ride.
NASA: Strange and sudden massive melt in Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly all of Greenland's massive ice sheet suddenly started melting a bit this month, a freak event that surprised scientists.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly all of Greenland's massive ice sheet suddenly started melting a bit this month, a freak event that surprised scientists.
Sally Ride, first American woman to fly in space, dies at 61
(CNN) -- Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died Monday, July 23rd after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, her company said.
(CNN) -- Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died Monday, July 23rd after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, her company said.
'Muscle guys' who brought Apollo 11 home
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
NASA's Hubble telescope finds Pluto's fifth moon
(CNN) -- Almost exactly one year after discovering dwarf planet Pluto's fourth moon -- though not before actually naming poor little P4 -- NASA announced Wednesday, July 11th a fifth moon has been discovered orbiting the ex-planet.
(CNN) -- Almost exactly one year after discovering dwarf planet Pluto's fourth moon -- though not before actually naming poor little P4 -- NASA announced Wednesday, July 11th a fifth moon has been discovered orbiting the ex-planet.
NASA launches telescope to seek out black holes
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- NASA on Wednesday, June 13th launched its newest X-ray space telescope on a mission to shine a light on black holes and other hard-to-see objects lurking in the Milky Way and other galaxies.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- NASA on Wednesday, June 13th launched its newest X-ray space telescope on a mission to shine a light on black holes and other hard-to-see objects lurking in the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Is Dream Chaser the new space shuttle?
(CNN) -- Have you been listening to all the kvetching and tooth-gnashing about America paying Russia $65-to-$70 million for each astronaut to ride to the space station?
(CNN) -- Have you been listening to all the kvetching and tooth-gnashing about America paying Russia $65-to-$70 million for each astronaut to ride to the space station?
SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down in Pacific Ocean
(CNN) -- The first private capsule to dock at the International Space Station returned to Earth on Thursday, May 31st, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California, controllers reported.
(CNN) -- The first private capsule to dock at the International Space Station returned to Earth on Thursday, May 31st, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California, controllers reported.
'New car smell' as space station crew enters Dragon capsule
(CNN) -- "Like the smell of a brand-new car" were the words of International Space Station astronaut Don Pettit on Saturday, May 26th after he carefully opened the hatch and entered the Dragon capsule for his first glimpse inside.
(CNN) -- "Like the smell of a brand-new car" were the words of International Space Station astronaut Don Pettit on Saturday, May 26th after he carefully opened the hatch and entered the Dragon capsule for his first glimpse inside.
Private spacecraft prepares for historic link to space station
(CNN) -- A private spacecraft has maneuvered closer to the International Space Station in preparation for what would be a historic rendezvous Friday, May 25th, the company behind the project announced.
(CNN) -- A private spacecraft has maneuvered closer to the International Space Station in preparation for what would be a historic rendezvous Friday, May 25th, the company behind the project announced.
Historic launch of private rocket heralds new era
(CNN) -- A new era in space exploration dawned Tuesday, May 22nd as a slender rocket powered into the dark Florida sky before sunrise, carrying the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station.
(CNN) -- A new era in space exploration dawned Tuesday, May 22nd as a slender rocket powered into the dark Florida sky before sunrise, carrying the first private spacecraft bound for the International Space Station.
SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday, May 19th after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday, May 19th after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight.